little guy

noun — 2 senses

little guy

noun

1

Synonym of little man.

Near-synonym: common man
We want a trial lawyer who's built their reputation on sticking up for the little guy.

2

Government, Military, Politics, War Dated, Slang A Vietnamese man, particularly in the Vietnam War.

Related terms: little people

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